What a wonderful place and great experience working with Drew. His studio is awesome, he has tons…read moreof good knowledge, and - most importantly - he cares about making YOUR music. I'm working again with Drew on some new music, and I will work with him again and again. I have gotten a lot of good comments on my music about how good the mix sounds AND how much it retained my original sounds. I'm super excited to continue working with Drew, and I am grateful for all I have and will continue to learn along the way.

Drew Lundberg (of Often the Thinker) is a legend. I was lucky to recently start recording my new…read morealbum at 1221 with Drew - I've made 3 albums and have mostly recorded and produced them on my own, but I've gone a different direction with my writing and wanted to work with Drew for this new batch of songs. The experience so far has been truly inspiring. Drew has a gift for communicating when it comes to music - he understands the intangible and it didn't take him much effort to see my vision and know what I was going for. We were able to accomplish things together that I never could without him, and the experience of working together was joyful. Drew is easy-going and fun; he has a really disarming quality that is an invaluable trait for a producer and collaborator generally. When I asked for Drew's help in playing a part on electric guitar (his playing is beautiful), he was more than happy to see what he could come up with, and within minutes he was playing exactly what I hoped might be added to my song. Drew is very open to any ideas and prioritizes staying true to an artist's vision. He is encouraging and creatively nurturing. But above all else Drew is an amazing person. He's kind, fun to be around and the atmosphere at his studio is really lighthearted and beautiful. Drew's setup is amazing, literally a dream come true. The space is really fun to work in and the tools at Drew's and his clients' disposal are state of the art and very carefully, expertly chosen and arranged. I'm a piano player and I love the upright at 1221! I found myself feeling really creative with it. There's a really special organ there, a Juno-106 (and other synths), and some amazing guitars. All recorded through the best outboard (including amps in a booth if your music has guitars) and some lovely microphones. It's magical. I greatly admire Drew's work - he is a brilliant engineer and producer. He pays very meticulous attention to every detail of a mix and has a wonderful sense for subtlety, always finding what will complement each sound. The sounds are so clean and beautiful; Drew's recordings are elegant and graceful. He EQ's and compresses tracks perfectly and has a very tasteful ear for panning and using effects exactly how they ought to be used. He's also great at mastering! If you are a producer looking for someone with a trustworthy second pair of ears to tastefully master your music with some really nice outboard gear, Drew and 1221 are a really excellent option. Speaking to the efficiency of Drew's work and keeping costs effective, my expectations were exceeded. Drew and I have finished the better part of entire songs in one session. My experience at 1221 was glorious and I can honestly say that I found something in my music there that I had never found before. Drew is very talented at bringing that out of people and he provides an environment and atmosphere where it's not only possible, but likely. Thank you so much Drew and the crew at 1221. I'm looking forward to coming back as soon as possible. Much love.

My son is working on a project for one of his classes at SDSU and wanted to record a song he wrote…read morefor that class. He knew about Amplified Studios and reached out about possibly recording there. The studio is tucked away in an area out in Carlsbad (across the street from Pizza Port). What an amazing experience! The staff is so awesome, all friendly and so helpful! They really want to make sure we had the best version recorded and that my son and his friend were happy with every take they recorded. Eric was great, he made us feel comfortable and was just overall amazing during the recording. They also helped get Jameson ready and prepared before we even made it out there. Amazing people, awesome studios, and an overall terrific experience!!! We'll be working with them again in the future for sure!

Great music recording studio located right in Carlsbad. I found them online and was interested in…read morethat they provided a variety of services. My initial consultation was comfortable and free. Everyone there that I met and worked with was pleasant and knowledgeable. Fun place to be creative and focused! Thanks Amplified.

Educated at UC Long Beach under the great Eric Marienthal, Isaac is a serious force to be reckoned…read morewith in all things musical. Isaac has the breath and depth in ideas and experience for creating music in multiple genres, on stage and in the studio: from pop, to R&B, gospel, smooth jazz, and straight-ahead as well. Isaac and I have collaborated on many projects through the years large and small, live and studio. Highly recommended.

Outstanding professional with an amazing variety of music. Issac is a super cool guy and will work…read morewith you to meet and surpass all your expectations.

I've been here on a tour before and I see the work they do is excellent but they have no wave plug…read moreins on the computer but it's a good place to record with a band.

If you're looking for the best recording studio in San Diego, look no further than Studio West. My…read moreband "The Suicide Chords" have been recording our latest tracks here. Although I've recorded here before in the past, spending more time in the studio recently made me realize how great it is. The owners are great and the staff is top notch. They have about 3-4 different studios, but Studio A is a great place to track drums. The studio is equipped with a kitchen, 2 very clean restrooms (thanks Hunter!) and a lounge equipped with a big screen tv, dvd and satellite tv. Above Studio A they even have a lounge where the bands can relax and observe what's going on down below. All in all this is the place. Blink 182, Wolfmother, Humpty, and many others have recorded there as well. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money to make your recording worthwhile....

NEV has created the best marketing videos for our business, Solar Gard. Professional, experienced,…read moreand talented in all aspects. Would highly recommend for any business!

I found Richard and the staff at New Evolution Video to be very professional and a pleasure to work…read morewith. They did a great job with the two video projects they did for us. I will definitely work with them whenever we do additional video projects, so I highly recommend them.

I've been taking drum lessons with Michael for about three months now, and my playing has improved…read moresignificantly. Michael always has a new challenge ready for me at every lesson. He is a highly skilled musician, incredibly patient, and genuinely loves teaching music, which I strongly believe makes all the difference. Whenever I struggle with a difficult beat, he tries different teaching approaches until I get it right, and he celebrates every breakthrough with me! His lessons are always fun, engaging, and rewarding. I can't believe how much my skills have grown in just three months thanks to his teaching method. I can't say enough, I'm glad I found him and I highly recommend Michael and his studio!

I can't say enough about Mike and Eravox Studios. Iv'e been coming here for years and Eravox is…read morelike a second home to me. Not only are Mikes mixes always exceeding my expections but Mike truely cares about helping advance my music career and is a music partner you want to grow with. I've recorded with multiple bands here. From Vocals to Live Drum recordings and everything in between, Mike has it covered!! He's an absolute Jedi and I honestly don't trust anyone else with my product other than Mike at this point. He's very efficient and editing skills are second to none. You get the best finished product for your money at Eravox Studios. Thanks again Mike, ur the one!!!!

My son just turned 5, so I felt he was old enough to get started with music lessons. I scheduled a…read more30 minute appointment for him with Jess. Her unconventional teaching style kept him captivated the entire piano lesson, and he was excited to go home and practice his new piano skills. We needed to schedule my son's ongoing lessons for week nights, and Jess isn't available outside of weekends, so my son's next appointment was with Rachael Kone. She was exceedingly patient and sweet, but her teaching style was more formal, and it didn't seem to be the right fit for my high-energy child who didn't stay as interested this time around & ended up getting the wiggles halfway through her lesson. So, I called Camille (the business owner, and someone who also has tons of music experience) to ask for assistance getting a piano teacher that would be a good fit for my son during our available times. She said that Anton Maroun would be available during our needed times, and that he is a great teacher for younger students like my son, who might occasionally need the teacher to burst out into a short vocal performance in order to keep them focused on the music. My son's first lesson with Anton will take place this coming week, and I'm excited to see how this works out. Either way, I'm very happy to have found an affordable, local place where the staff is friendly & knowledgeable and there's enough instructors on staff to find the right musical fit for everyone.

My voice teacher Jade and the staff are amazing! I am so happy that I found this place!read more

The facility is great !! Have rented their studio for several photo shoots over the years and I…read morehave always had the pleasure to walk into a clean studio with lights and an attached green room. My clients need the green room for costume changes and have had nothing but praises. A little bit about the management, Richard is one of the nicest guys out there and has your back all the time. Very responsive to txts and has an able staff too !

The shop is always closed! It shows as open on the app, but…read moreevery time I visit, the shop is closed. It's really inconvenient -- please update your hours so customers don't waste their time coming here.